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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
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True Miracles
If we could see the miracle of a single flower, our whole life would change. – The Buddha
Listening to the Quiet
In the stillness of the quiet, if we listen, we can hear the whisper of the heart giving strength to weakness, courage to fear, hope to despair. – Howard Thurman
Turning to Earth
It is a wholesome and necessary thing for us to turn again to the earth and in the contemplation of her beauties to know of wonder and humility. – Rachel Carson
To Bear in Mind the Universe
Just as parents care for their children, you should bear in mind the whole universe. – Zen Master Dogen
Creating a Future
The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination. – John Schaar
Happy Easter!
As Psalm 118 tells us today, This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad!
Seeking Darkness to Scatter Light
Today is Palm Sunday. It is a day when we hear familiar readings about the Passion of Jesus – a story of his last days on earth – the days that led up to his crucifixion. We understand that Jesus walked willingly into the… Continue Reading “Seeking Darkness to Scatter Light”
Taste and See
Today is the 4th Sunday of Lent. What better words can we keep with us this week than those from our Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 34: Taste and see the goodness of the Lord.
Spirit is with Us
Today is the Third Sunday of Lent I love the story of the woman at the well in the Gospel of John – there is so much to reflect on – so many nuggets of wisdom. These words of Jesus offer such promise, “But… Continue Reading “Spirit is with Us”
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